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The Gumroad alternative for people selling software

Gumroad is great for a first ebook. But if you're selling software - a SaaS, an AI tool, anything recurring - its creator-economy pricing and features work against you. The math, and the graduation path.

The Gumroad math at software prices

Gumroad charges 10% + $0.50 per sale (plus card processing on some flows, plus currency conversion markups buyers report). On software price points:
SaleGumroad (10% + $0.50)Effectivepaas.build (3.9% flat)
$9$1.4015.6%$0.35 = 3.9%
$29$3.4011.7%$1.13 = 3.9%
$99$10.4010.5%$3.86 = 3.9%

Gumroad published pricing as of July 2026; check current rates.

What software sellers actually need (that creator tools skimp on)

Real recurring billing (upgrades, dunning, saved cards), API access and webhooks, your own brand on the statement, and - if your product has users who earn - payouts to them. Creator platforms optimize for one-off digital downloads; software needs infrastructure.

The graduation path

paas.build gives you your own merchant account (not a storefront on someone else's): live the same session via progressive KYB, individuals included, 3.9% flat, subscriptions and credits built in, three-line React checkout, and platform payouts when you're ready.
On 100 sales of $29/month, Gumroad's cut is $340. Ours is $113. That difference is a real salary line by year-end.
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FAQ

What is the best Gumroad alternative for SaaS?

One that gives you a real merchant account and recurring billing instead of a storefront: paas.build - 3.9% flat (vs 10% + $0.50), subscriptions, API/webhooks, and you stay the merchant. Live the same day, no company needed. UK/EU/US.

How much does Gumroad take from a sale?

10% + $0.50 - $1.40 on a $9 sale (15.6% effective), before any currency conversion markups. That's creator-economy pricing applied to software revenue.

Can I move my Gumroad customers?

You own your customer emails on Gumroad - export them, invite them to your new checkout, and keep both live during the transition. Recurring buyers re-subscribe once on the new rail.

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